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LIQUID ORAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A CATIONIC
BACTERICIDE AND HYDROXYPROPYL METHYL CELLULOSE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a composition for
oral cavity (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as
"oral composition") which contains a cationic bactericide as
the active ingredient. The oral composition of the present
invention is liquid, can be satisfactorily ejected from a
container, is excellent in adhesion to wet surfaces such as
oral tissues and in spreadability, has satisfactory long-term
stability, and is useful for the treatment and prevention of
oral diseases such as periodontitis, tooth decay, and
halitosis.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cationic bactericides have potent bacteriostatic
ability and high plaque formation inhibitory activity because
of their excellent adsorbability onto tissues, and are hence
useful for the treatment and prevention of oral diseases such
as periodontitis, tooth decay, and halitosis. However,
because of their cationic nature, cationic bactericides when
used in combination with anionic ingredients, e.g., anionic
thickeners or surfactants, may react with the anionic
ingredients to lose their bactericidal activity. In order to
avoid this inactivation of cationic bactericides, oral
compositions employing a combination of a cationic
bactericide and a nonionic thickener were proposed (see, JP-
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A-2-223511 (corresponding to EP 0 368 130) and JP-A-3-127718
(corresponding to EP 0 422 803)). (The term "JP-A" as used
herein means an "unexamined published Japanese patent
application".) However, since the compositions disclosed in
these references are ordinary dentifrices and are mostly
rinsed away by mouth washing after use, the pharmaceutical
preparation not remaining adsorbed on oral tissues is
removed.
For improving the effectiveness of such a drug,
measures in enhancing the adhesive properties of a
preparation itself were proposed. A generally employed
technique for improving the adhesion of a preparation to wet
surfaces, e.g., the mucous membrane in the oral cavity, is to
incorporate a carboxyvinyl polymer, polyacrylic acid, or an
analogue thereof, which each shows excellent adhesion to the
mucous membrane in the oral cavity. Examples of such
preparations include solid preparations for oral use and the
high-viscosity gel containing a carboxyvinyl polymer and a
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose in combination as proposed by
the present inventors (see JP-A-7-267839). However, these
conventional preparations still have the problem that the
cationic bactericide may lose its bactericidal activity when
used in combination with an anionic ingredient, e.g., a
carboxyvinyl polymer. Furthermore, solid preparations and
high-viscosity gels have poor spreadability and are less apt
to evenly spread over the whole surfaces of the oral cavity.
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On the other hand, liquid oral compositions proposed
so far include an aqueous gel for oral cavity containing a
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, in which hydroxyl groups have
been converted to hydrophobic groups, and having high
thixotropic properties (see JP-A-6-100424) and a liquid
dentifrice containing an abrasive material and hence having
enhanced long-term stability (see JP-A-4-210908).
Furthermore, sprayable compositions where gel-forming
cellulosic polymer was compounded therein were proposed (see
EP 0 679 390). However, no oral composition has been
suggested which contains a cationic bactericide as the active
ingredient and is satisfactory in stability, ease of
administration, and adhesive property.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide an
oral composition which contains a cationic bactericide as the
active ingredient and can be ejected from a container and
easily applied to oral tissues (tissues in the oral cavity).
Another object of the present invention is provide a
liquid oral composition which has satisfactory long-term
stability and sufficient spreadability and remains adherent
to wet surfaces in the oral cavity, in particular to tooth
surfaces, for a certain period of time to thereby enable the
active ingredient to produce its effect continuously.
The present inventors made intensive studies in order
to eliminate the problems described above. As a result, they
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have found that when a specific hydroxypropyl methyl
cellulose is incorporated as a thickener into a liquid oral
preparation containing a cationic bactericide as the active
ingredient, an oral composition is obtained which can be
satisfactorily ejected from a container, well adheres to oral
tissues, especially to the surfaces of teeth, and is
sufficiently stable as a preparation. The present invention
has been completed based on this finding.
The present invention provides a liquid oral
composition which contains a cationic bactericide and a
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. The liquid oral composition
of the present invention means a liquidity or viscous liquid
oral composition. In the oral composition of the present
invention, the hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is contained
preferably in an amount of from 0.5 to 5~ by weight based on
the amount of the whole composition. The hydroxypropyl
methyl cellulose preferably has a degree of methoxyl group-
substitution of 1.4 to 1.9. The degree of methoxyl group-
subsititution is defined by an average number of hydroxyl
group substituted by methoxyl group per a glucose ring unit
of cellulose. The hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose preferably
has a substitution mole number of hydroxypropoxyl group of
from 0.15 to 0.25, more preferably from 0.20 to 0.25. The,
substitution mole number of hydroxypropoxyl group is defined
by an average mole number of hydroxypropoxyl group added per
a glucose ring unit of cellulose. The hydroxypropyl methyl
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cellulose preferably has from 19.0 to 24.0% by weight methoxyl
groups and from 4.0 to 12.0% by weight hydroxypropoxyl groups.
Furthermore, the composition is preferably a nonalcoholic
preparation not containing ethanol. The oral composition of the
present invention shows sufficient properties with respect to
adhesion and local detention when applied to wet surfaces, and
is not stimulative during use because it contains no coarse
solid particles.
In another aspect, the present invention provides a liquid
oral composition which comprises a cationic bactericide and a
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and does not contain
abrasive materials, wherein the HPMC has a degree of methoxyl
group-substitution of from 1.4 to 1.9, said degree of methoxyl
group-substitution being defined by an average number of
hydroxyl groups substituted by methoxyl groups per glucose ring
unit of cellulose, and the HPMC has a substitution mole number
of hydroxypropoxyl groups of from 0.15 to 0.25, said
substitution mole number of hydroxypropoxyl groups being defined
by an average mole number of hydroxypropoxyl groups added per
glucose ring unit of cellulose.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is explained below in more detail.
The liquid oral composition of the present invention is
preferably a composition having a viscosity of from 20 to 200
cP. If the viscosity thereof is higher than the upper limit, it
tends to be difficult to directly deliver the composition from a
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container to oral tissues. If the viscosity thereof is lower
than the lower limit, it tends to be difficult to hold the
composition on an applicator such as a toothbrush.
The composition can be formulated as various
preparations such as, e.g., a coating agent for application to
tooth surfaces, a mouthwash, a liquid dentifrice, a coating
agent for application to the oral mucous membrane, and a coating
agent for application to oral soft tissues. The oral composition
of the present invention does not contain any of the
water-insoluble inorganic powders employed
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in general dentifrices (e. g., abrasive materials and silica
thickeners).
(Cationic Bactericide)
A cationic bactericide is incorporated as the active
ingredient in the oral composition of the present invention.
Any of the conventionally known cationic bactericides may be
used in the composition. Examples thereof include quaternary
ammonium salts and bis-biguanide bactericides.
Examples of the quaternary ammonium salts include
decalinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium
chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, dodecyltrimethylammonium
bromide, dodecylmethyl(2-phenoxyethyl)ammonium bromide, and
benzyldimethylstearylammonium chloride. Especially preferred
are cetylpyridinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, and
benzethonium chloride.
Examples of the bis-biguanide bactericides include
bis-biguanidohexanes, bis-biguanide propyl ethers, bis-
biguanidoxylenes, bis-biguanidodecanes, bis-
biguanidododecanes, and salts thereof. Especially preferred
are bis-biguanidohexanes such as chlorhexydine hydrochloride
and chlorhexydine gluconate.
These cationic bactericides may be used alone or in
combination of two or more thereof. The incorporation amount
of the cationic bactericide is generally from 0.001 to 5.0$
by weight, preferably from 0.01 to 1.0~ by weight, based on
the total amount of the composition. If the incorporation
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amount thereof exceeds the upper limit, the composition may
cause tooth discoloration or has a bitter taste. On the
other hand, if the amount thereof is smaller than the lower
limit, a satisfactory bactericidal effect may not be
obtained.
(Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose)
A hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is incorporated as a
thickener in the oral composition of the present invention.
A hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is a mixed ether of
cellulose with methyl and hydroxypropyl. The hydroxypropyl
methyl cellulose preferably has a degree of methoxyl group-
substitution of from 1.4 to 1.9. The degree of methoxyl
group-subsititution is defined by an average number of
hydroxyl group substituted by methoxyl group per a glucose
ring unit of cellulose. The hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
preferably has a substitution mole number of hydroxypropoxyl
group of from 0.15 to 0.25, more preferably from 0.20 to
0.25. The substitution mole number of hydroxypropoxyl group
is defined by an average mole number of hydroxypropoxyl group
added per a glucose ring unit of cellulose. The
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose for use in the present
invention preferably contains from 19.0 to 24.0$ by weight
methoxyl groups and from 4.0 to 12.0$ by weight
hydroxypropoxyl groups. If the hydroxypropyl methyl
cellulose has a degree of substitution outside any of the
above ranges, thermal stability tends to decrease to cause
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phase separation.
The hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is not
particularly limited in viscosity, as long as the 2~ by
weight aqueous solution thereof has a viscosity of about from
to 100,000 cP (at 20°C). From the standpoint of achieving
the desired purpose using a hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose in
a smaller addition amount, the viscosity of the 2~ aqueous
solution thereof is preferably about from 1,000 to 15,000 cP,
more preferably from 2,000 to 10,000, furthermore preferably
from 3,000 to 6,000 cP.
The incorporation amount of the hydroxypropyl methyl
cellulose is generally from 0.5 to 5~ by weight, preferably
from 1 to 2~ by weight, based on the total amount of the oral
composition. If the incorporation amount of the
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is smaller than 0.5~ by
weight, the composition tends to have reduced adhesive
properties in the oral cavity. On the other hand, if the
amount thereof exceeds 5~ by weight, the composition tends to
have too high a viscosity and may be difficult to eject from
a container.
(Other Ingredients)
Thickeners capable of imparting some degree of
suitability for ejection and adhesive properties without
impairing the bactericidal activity of the cationic
bactericide may be added to the oral composition of the
present invention, besides the hydroxypropyl methyl
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cellulose. Examples of such optionally used thickeners
include nonionic cellulose ethers.
It should be noted that use of hydroxypropyl
cellulose or methyl cellulose is undesirable in that
compositions containing these cellulose derivatives undergo
phase separation during long-term storage in the presence of
a cationic bactericide. It should further be noted that use
of hydroxyethyl cellulose results in impaired adhesion to
oral tissues, especially to tooth surfaces. Conventionally
known ingredients such as nonionic surfactants, humectants,
sweetening agents, flavoring agents, colorants,
preservatives, and various medicinal ingredients may be
suitably incorporated into the oral composition of the
present invention according to the kind of the composition,
as long as the effects of the present invention are not
lessened by the addition thereof.
Examples of the nonionic surfactants include
sucrose/fatty acid esters, maltose/fatty acid esters,
maltitol/fatty acid esters, maltotriitol/fatty acid esters,
maltotetraitol/fatty acid esters, maltopentaitol/fatty acid
esters, maltohexaitol/fatty acid esters, maltoheptaitol/fatty
acid esters, sorbitan/fatty acid esters, lactose/fatty acid
esters, lactinose/fatty acid esters,
polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene copolymers, polyoxyethylene
alkyl ethers, polyoxyethylene/fatty acid esters, fatty acid
alkanolamides, polyoxyethylene sorbitan/fatty acid esters,
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polyoxyethylene/hydrogenated castor oil, and
polyglycerin/fatty acid esters. These surfactants may be
used alone or in combination of two or more thereof. The
incorporation amount of the surfactant is generally
preferably up to 5~ by weight, more preferably up to 2~ by
weight, based on the total amount of the composition.
Examples of the humectants include sorbitol,
glycerin, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene
glycol, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, xylitol,
maltitol, and lactitol. These humectants can be incorporated
alone or in combination of two or more thereof. The
incorporation amount thereof is from 5 to 70~ by weight based
on the amount of the whole composition.
Examples of the flavoring agents include anethole,
carvone, menthol, eugenol, cineole, menthone, methyl
salicylate, cinnamic aldehyde, limonene, ocimene, n-decyl
alcohol, citronellol, o~c-terpineol, methyl acetate,
citronellyl acetate, methyl eugenol, linalool, ethyl
linalool, vanillin, thymol, spearmint oil, peppermint oil,
lemon oil, orange oil, sage oil, rosemary oil, cinnamon oil,
pimento oil, diatomaceous oil, perilla oil, wintergreen oil,
clove oil, and eucalyptus oil. These flavoring agents may be
incorporated alone or in combination of two or more thereof
in an amount of about from 0.1 to 5~ by weight based on the
total amount of the composition.
Examples of the sweetening agents include sodium
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saccharin, potassium acesulfam, stevioside, levaudioside,
neohesperidyl dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizins, perillartine,
thaumatin, aspartylphenylalanine methyl ester, p-
methoxycinnamic aldehyde, and xylitol. These sweetening
agents may be incorporated preferably in an amount of from
0.001 to 5.0~ by weight, more preferably from 0.001 to 0.1~
by weight, based on the total amount of the composition.
Examples of the medicinal ingredients which can be
optionally incorporated into the oral composition of the
present invention include nonionic bactericides such as
triclosan, amphoteric bactericides such as
dodecyldiaminoethylglycine, enzymes such as dextranase,
amylase, protease, mutanase, and lysozyme, alkali metal
monofluorophosphates such as sodium monofluorophosphate and
potassium monofluorophosphate, fluorides such as sodium
fluoride and stannous fluoride, vitamin derivatives,
tranexamic acid, E-aminocaproic acid, chlorohydroxyaluminum
allantoinate, dihydroxycholesterol, glycyrrhizin salts,
glycyrrhetinic acid, glycerophosphates, chlorophyll, sodium
chloride, caropeptide, and water-soluble inorganic phosphoric
acid compounds. One or more of these ingredients can be
incorporated. The fluoride may be used in an amount of from
50 to 15,000 ppm (as F') by weight, preferably from 100 to
1,500 ppm by weight, based on the composition.
Examples of the preservatives include sodium
benzoate, potassium sorbate, and p-hydroxybenzoate esters.
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Such preservatives may be incorporated alone or in
combination of two or more thereof in an amount of from 0.01
to 1.0~ by weight based on the total amount of the
composition.
In conventional oral compositions, ethanol is
generally useful for enhancing suitability for ejection. In
the present invention, however, satisfactory suitability for
ejection from a container can be obtained without using
ethanol because of the incorporation of a specific
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose.
For the purpose of alleviating the stimulative
properties of the oral composition, a known pH regulator may
be used. Examples of the pH regulator include sodium
citrate, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide,
triethanolamine, and triethylamine. The oral composition of
the present invention preferably has a pH of 4 to 8.
(Preparation of Oral Composition)
The oral composition of the present invention may be
produced by mixing the above-described ingredients in an
ordinary manner. The oral composition obtained is preferably
a liquid composition having a viscosity of from 20 to 200 cP.
This composition can be formulated as preparations such as a
coating agent for application to tooth surfaces, a mouthwash,
a liquid dentifrice, a coating agent for application to the
oral mucous membrane, and a coating agent for application to
oral soft tissues. Unlike ordinary toothpastes, the oral
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composition of the present invention contains no inorganic
particles and hence does not necessitate mouth rinsing after
oral application.
The oral composition thus prepared is preferably
packed into a container suitable for oral administration.
This container may have a shape suitable for ejection and
direct application to oral tissues. Specifically, it may be
either a spray container of the pump dispenser type or a
container of the squeeze type which ejects the contents from
its tip by being pressed at the side of its body. Since the
oral composition has a low viscosity, it is preferred to
employ a container whose tip has a small opening diameter (3
mm or smaller).
The composition of the present invention may be
directly applied to the affected part in the oral cavity at
any time in a suitable manner, for example, by spraying the
composition over the affected part with the above dispenser
or another container. The dose of the composition may be
suitably regulated according to the degree of affection, etc.
The ejecting amount from the container per one push is
preferably from 0.01 to 1 ml.
The present invention will be explained below in more
detail by reference to Examples and Comparative Examples, but
the invention should not be construed as being limited to
these Examples. In the Examples, all "percents" are by
weight. The compositions obtained in the Examples and
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Comparative Examples were evaluated in the following manners.
(Ejection Test)
Each sample was packed into a pump dispenser type
container. The pump head part was pressed ten times at a
constant pressure and the resultant flight distances were
averaged. The suitability for ejection was evaluated based
on the following criteria.
Criteria for Judgement
o: flight distance of 30 cm or longer
o: flight distance of 20 to 30 cm, excluding 30 cm
e: flight distance of 10 to 20 cm, excluding 20 cm
x: flight distance smaller than 10 cm
(Stringiness Test)
Each sample was packed into a pump dispenser type
container. The pump head part was vertically pressed ten
times at a constant pressure. The resultant stringing was
examined for string length. The string length was a length
from the tip to the end of the preparation flighted when the
pump head was pressed. The stringiness was evaluated based
on the following criteria.
Criteria for Judgement
o: string length smaller than 1/3 of the flight distance
o: string length of 1/3 to 1/2, excluding 1/2, of the flight
distance
e: string length of 1/2 to 2/3, excluding 2/3, of the flight
distance
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x: string length not smaller than 2/3 of the flight length
(Adhesion Test)
Each sample was packed into a pump dispenser type
container. The contents were jetted toward a vertical plane,
and the time period through which the liquid applied to the
vertical plane sagged or flowed down was measured. The
adhesive properties were evaluated based on the following
criteria.
criteria for Judgement
o: 3 minutes or longer
o: 1 to 3 minutes, excluding 3 minutes
e: 30 seconds to 1 minute, excluding 1 minute
x: shorter than 30 seconds
(Long-term Stability Test)
Each sample was allowed to store at 55°C for 1 month
and then at room temperature for 1 day. The sample was
visually examined for change in state.
(Comprehensive Evaluation)
Each sample was comprehensively evaluated according
to the following criteria. The samples rated as o or o with
respect to each of suitability for ejection, adhesive
properties, stringiness, and stability were regarded as
acceptable (o). Among these, the samples which were
excellent were indicated by o. The samples which were
unsatisfactory (e or x) in at least one evaluation item were
regarded as unacceptable (e or x).
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Criteria for Judgement
o: excellent
o: acceptable
o: slightly unsatisfactory in at least one item
x: unsatisfactory in at least one item
EXAMPLES 1 TO 3
According to the formulations shown in Tables 1 and
2, oral compositions were prepared in an ordinary manner.
These compositions each had a viscosity of from 20 to 200 cP.
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As apparent from Table 1, the oral compositions
obtained in Examples 1 to 5 were satisfactory in suitability
for ejection, adhesive property, and long-term stability due
to the incorporation of a hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. As
apparent from Table 2, the oral compositions containing a
nonionic polymer other than hydroxypropyl methyl celluloses
were unsatisfactory in at least one of suitability for
ejection, adhesive property, and long-term stability.
EXAMPLE 4
A liquid dentifrice was prepared according to the
following formulation in an ordinary manner.
Ingredient Amount (wt~)
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.015
Stevia extract 0.003
Glycerin 15.0
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose 1.5
Sodium fluoride 0.022
Sodium benzoate 0.1
Perfume 0.2
pH Regulator appropriate amount
Purified water remainder
Total 100.0
(Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose: the degree of methoxy
group substitution, 1.4; the substitution mole number of
hydroxypropoxyl group, 0.20; viscosity, 10,000 cP)
The liquid dentifrice obtained was evaluated for properties
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by the methods described above. As a result,_satisfactory
results were obtained.
EXAMPLE 5
A liquid dentifrice was prepared according to the
following formulation in an ordinary manner.
Ingredient Amount (wt~)
Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.015
Stevia extract 0.003
Glycerin 15.0
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose 2.0
Sodium fluoride 0.022
Sodium benzoate 0.1
Perfume 0.2
pH Regulator appropriate amount
Colorant slight amount
Purified water remainder
Total 100.0
(Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose: the degree of methoxy
group substitution, 1.4; the substitution mole number of
hydroxypropoxyl group, 0.20; viscosity, 4,000 cP)
The liquid dentifrice obtained was evaluated for properties
by the methods described above. As a result, satisfactory
results were obtained.
EXAMPLE 6
A coating agent for application to tooth surfaces was
prepared according to the following formulation in an
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ordinary manner.
Ingredient Amount (wt~)
Chlorhexydine gluconate 0.04
Sodium saccharin 0.02
Glycerin 15.0
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose 1.5
Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.07
Perfume 0.2
pH Regulator appropriate amount
Purified water remainder
Total 100.0
(Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose: th e degree of methoxy
group substitution, 1.4; the substituti on mole number of
hydroxypropoxyl group, 0.20; viscosity, 10,000 cP)
The coating agent for application to oth surfaces obtained
to
was evaluated for properties by the met hods described above.
As a result, satisfactory results were obtained.
EXAMPLE 7
A coating agent for application to oral soft tissues
was prepared according to the following formulation in an
ordinary manner.
Ingredient Amount (wt~)
Chlorhexydine gluconate 0.02
Stevia extract 0.04
Sorbitol 20.0
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose 2.0
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Glycyrrhetinic acid 0.04
Sodium benzoate 0.1
Perfume 0.2
pH Regulator appropriate amount
Colorant slight amount
Purified water remainder
Total 100.0
(Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose: the degree of methoxy
group substitution, 1.4; the substitution mole number of
hydroxypropoxyl group, 0.20; viscosity, 1,500 cP)
The coating agent for application to oral soft tissues
obtained was evaluated for properties by the methods
described above. As a result, satisfactory results were
obtained.
The present invention brings about the following
effects. By incorporating a hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
into an oral composition which contains a cationic
bactericide, an oral composition is obtained which is
excellent in suitability for ejection, stringiness, adhesion
to oral tissues, spreadability, and long-term stability while
retaining the intact bactericidal activity. This oral
composition is a liquid composition suitable for ejection
from a container. The composition can further have the
plaque formation inhibitory activity characteristic of
cationic bactericides, and is hence useful for the treatment
and prevention of oral diseases such as periodontitis, tooth
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decay, and halitosis.
While the invention has been described in detail and
with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be
apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and
modifications can be made therein without departing from the
spirit and scope thereof.
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